| Issue ID | 1584296 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11233423 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 06/07/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brake master cylinder reservoir leaked all fluid into the brake booster resulting in "low brake fluid" warning seconds before brake pedal went all the way to the floor with no braking power. Traveling in the sacramento mountains on vacation in southern new mexico when this happened. Could have been very serious not only injuring us but other opposing traffic. Occurred on hwy 82 between cloudcroft and alamogordo on july 6 2019. Very steep stretch of road that cost the life of another truck driver just 1 month prior that went over the side down the canyon. Called the ford dealer in alamogordo and they said no warranty and we would have to pay in addition to having the vehicle towed. Again, we were on vacation and stranded. We had a mobile mechanic order the necessary parts, and 3 working days later (happened on a saturday and parts arrived wednesday) we were back on the road. Very stressful since this has been a major recall on years 2013-14, with over 300 reports on 2015-16 with no recall. Brake failure is serious, and ford should treat it as such. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PALESTINE, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEW1EG5FKXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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